NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1808 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $380,000 - $427,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,830 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2023

Last sale price $377,000 $206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,629/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2023

Located in Kentwood with Forest Hills Schools this home is walkable to Calvin University and convenient to SE amenities and quick highway access to downtown. Adjacent to wooded acreage owned by Calvin this home offers a very tranquil and natural setting! Open plan with quality replacement windows and newer furnace and water heater! Plumbing for a 2nd full bath is roughed in at the lower level. **Offers if written will be reviewed at 5:00 Monday July 17,23. NOTE: There is plumbing for a main floor washer and dryer hook up. It is located behind the desk area off the kitchen.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Koop

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501210051 Listed on: 07/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Visser

ReSIDE Grand Rapids License #6502432810

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84 x 136
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,700

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 84 x 136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1830.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3700.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1830.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1830.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 940.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 350000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Recreational, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 84 x 136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11424.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3700.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2023
Closed on
Aug 23, 2023
Sold by
Davis Larry W and Davis Kathleen K
Bought by
Boer Adam Den and Boer Kristine Den
Seller's Agent
Scott Koop
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Visser
ReSIDE Grand Rapids
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$377,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
7.71%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$402,149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,149
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$301,600
Outstanding Balance
$294,917
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,232

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2012
Sold by
Davis Larry W and Davis Kathleen K
Bought by
Davis Larry W and Davis Kathleen K
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Boer Adam Den $377,000 None Listed On Document
Davis Larry W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boer Adam Den $301,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/11/2023 08/11/23 Sold $377,000 +7.7% $206 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2023 07/13/23 For Sale $350,000 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,967 $189,900 $0 $0
2024 $5,967 $170,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,672 $151,200 $0 $0
2022 $3,443 $131,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,359 $116,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,774 $112,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,326 $109,700 $0 $0
2018 $3,277 $106,200 $0 $0
2017 $3,249 $91,600 $0 $0
2016 $3,152 $87,700 $0 $0
2015 $3,116 $87,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $82,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Scott Koop

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 450-5161

    3 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Scott Koop
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  • Kyle Visser

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kyle Visser

    ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    (616) 419-9637

    3 in this area

    534 Total Sales

    Kyle Visser
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Samantha Garrett

    ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    (616) 575-1800

    2 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Samantha Garrett
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23024734

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-452-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1808 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1808 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 13 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $402,149, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1808 Observatory Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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